Whenever I am challenged with gifts for a family birthday or a Holiday such as Christmas. I make a…read morevisit to retreat! I have never been disappointed with my selection. Whether I am speaking with Diane (owner) or Jen or Dawn I receive good advice after describing the beneficiary in question. I have a choice between hand crafted gifts or beautiful jewelry as well as candles, or incense or blank books for notes or diaries. Then there is a whole wall with creative cards for any occasion either for comedy or serious emotions. Last but not least I leave retreat with my gift beautifully wrapped along with my written thoughts. I am blessed to have retreat within walking distance. I am happy to receive real value for my money at Retreat!

When I shop for gifts outside of my neighborhood (East Hollywood), Retreat is my go-to…read more Diane, the owner, has curated a wonderful collection of jewelry, art prints, cards and fun gifts for virtually any occasion. Despite this shop's relatively small size, it is packed with goodies. My go-to is always the card section, where I invariably find a card for an upcoming birthday or, even better, the perfect card for a friend who could use a pick-me-up or a good laugh. My stationary drawer is packed with Retreat cards that I've got on the ready and I am very grateful. There is a great range of options in terms of price. You can find very fun patches and charms for around ten dollars. If you are looking a bit higher-end, there is a lovely collection of jewelry: but you are definitely paying for quality work that will be appreciated. Diane and the various employees are invariably friendly and eager to help you find something perfect for your friend or family.

Just received my order of various hair accessories from this exceedingly cute and quirky boutique,…read moreand it was like Christmas in August!! Not only were the products I ordered unique, they're so much more charming in person! And email communication beforehand with Miss Lena was so open and thoughtful, I felt so valued on top of the sensation of being seen by this rare shop. I'm really looking forward to an in-person visit soon!

I discovered Homage during a walking tour of Pasadena, and I'm so glad I did! The store may be…read moresmall, but it's packed with amazing finds. The jewelry is handcrafted, and many pieces include the artist's name and a short bio, which adds such a personal touch. They also carry candles, bags, greeting cards, and products for men, women, and children. The variety is impressive, and I especially appreciated the large selection of handcrafted items. The associates are friendly, welcoming, and genuine. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and I noticed they recognized and acknowledged repeat customers. That's impressive, especially considering the number of tourists who visit the store. Another thing I appreciated is that they don't overwhelm you with emails. Their emails are event-focused and purposeful, which is refreshing. You're paying for quality, craftsmanship, and unique items you won't find just anywhere. The prices reflect the specialty merchandise they carry and the care that goes into selecting it. Parking... well, it's Pasadena! It can be challenging, with mostly metered street parking and paid parking garages nearby, but it's a pleasant walk to the store. I highly recommend Homage! It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts or treat yourself to something special.

Beautiful shop with the best staff and an incredible selection of artworks - from international to…read moreregionally renowned artists! It's also a massive treasure trove of tchotchkes - a must see if you haven't been. Love coming here after stopping by Mike and Anne's for brunch.

A delightfully charming spot with plenty of home accessories, candles, framed art, well chosen…read morevintage pieces and greeting cards.

Wow, this is no ordinary gift store…read more There are quite a few shops selling home wares, cards, candles and other gift-y items on Mission Street in South Pasadena. This place, however immediately stands out. When I passed by the store the first time I was struck by a collection of headwear: a beaded cap from the Congo and a hat from the Miao people of China and Southeast Asia. I'm an anthropologist, so I was hooked. This store has an incredibly curated collection: folk altars and santos from Latin America, bronze Buddhist statues and jewelry from around the world. The owner is quite a world traveler and it shows in her collection. Definitely a place for the culturally curious. Along with the numerous artifacts are small gifts: some wonderfully fragrant soaps (my favorites were rose geranium and patchouli/sandalwood), beeswax candles and some interesting kitchenware. People might find some items pricy...however, having done some research, most things are very reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely recommend.

I noticed this store as I was driving by and knew I had to go in! It is a hidden treasure near the…read moreheart of South Pasadena. Great vibe with a unique collection of items. The store owner, Sue, was such a lovely woman to talk to. Will definitely be returning.

So many goodies here!! Squishies, blind boxes, stickers, photo booths, claw machines, and so much…read moremore. The store is pretty big I took forever looking at everything. Great gift shop to go to for kids and adults! Worker was very sweet and helped answer all my questions since some items don't have price tags on them. Need to visit their other locations in Pasadena (they said their shelves are more stocked!) and the mini gift shop in San Gabriel

If you're a collector and want to add to your inventory or buy a gift, this store has plenty of…read moreHello Kitty, Pokemon, and Labubu items. Have fun with the claw machines and photo booths. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Browse at your leisure, they did not rush or pressure you to buy. As you enter, there is a shelf to the right of the entrance to drop off your beverage. No drinks allowed while browsing. We had brought some ice tea moments earlier and were guilty of trying to bring it inside! I think this rule is fair since you may bump into something and spill the tea! Street parking nearby or use the public lot around the corner. Sincerely, Rosemary

I really loved this store! Stumbled upon it while waiting for my Uber driver. It's so peaceful…read moreinside and they have so many amazing options to choose from. It's a 100% fair trade shop which made me love it even more. I purchased a beautiful purple wind chime and a cute greeting card for my husband. There was a mishap on the card (another card was stuck behind it - same exact card but I didn't need 2, just 1)! The cashier and I both didn't notice when I was inside the shop. She wrapped up my wind chime and bagged the card (now discovered to be two). When I got home, I phoned them right away when I saw the other card was stuck to it! I explained what happened and asked to pay for the mishap! Gigi was extremely helpful in figuring out how I could do so and thanked me for my honesty. I'm just glad we could sort it out! So just be aware if you pick up a greeting card to check another card isn't stuck to it! The pricing of items: very fair! presentation of the overall store: very good! customer service: great! I definitely suggest stopping by here.

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair-trade shop that carries merchandise from at least thirty-eight…read morecountries. It is woman-owned and displayed the LBGTQ+ Pride Flag in its window. Here you can find a wide variety of hand-crafted goods. And there is quite a myriad of objects on display. There are a large number of hand-woven bags, rugs and tapestries for use or display (or both). One wall is almost entirely devoted to jewelry. And there's a very large collection of pottery, including bowls, dishes and coffee mugs. This place is an excellent place to shop for those who are intrigued by foreign cultures. And the prices are extremely reasonable. And besides for being reasonable, you can find nice pieces in the under ten dollar range, well into the one hundred and fifty or more. There really is something for any budget. I was greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed help...but was not asked every five minutes (something that I see as a major plus). Check out was a breeze with the clerk on duty. I will definitely come again.

I came here on my birthday to get a sonny's angel hipper. I wasn't intending on getting anything…read moreelse but we did a spin on the wheel and got a few tries on the claw machine. My daughter loved it even though we didn't get anything. We took a picture in the photo booth and I loved that we get a digital copy as well. I didn't tell the man working that it was my birthday but he made it extra special! Loved the kindness and I loved the selection. I will be back because of customer service!

If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more Visited on 07/20/26 around 12:10 PM. This was our first time here, and my wife actually planned this as part of our anniversary date, so we were really looking forward to it. We walked in and the store was completely empty. We said hi, but the girl working there just looked at us. We even had to ask if she worked there because she didn't say anything. She just gave us a weird look and nodded. It honestly made us feel like we weren't supposed to be there. We looked around anyway, but all of the machines were out of order, which was already disappointing. We figured we'd at least make a photo frame instead, but by that point we just felt so uncomfortable that we decided to leave. It's such a shame because the store is colorful and has fun music playing, but the customer service was the complete opposite. A simple "Hi, welcome!" would've gone a long way. Definitely not the experience we were expecting, especially for our first visit. We won't be coming back.

Great gift shop in a nice environment has lots of nice gifts to select from if you are looking for…read moreanything from blind boxes to NEEDOL go get them here Micheal has great customer service his willing to help you in whatever you may need overall had a great time with the claw machines and Photo Booth as well

The service was wonderful! A kind worker helped us into buying my squishy. There was so much stuff,…read morethat had viral squishy from Tik Tok. This place was great and I would go here again!

This place is magic. I walked in, gave them an age, budget, and a few interests, and within 5…read moreminutes I had a super cool, unique birthday gift, beautifully gift wrapped and ready to go. It took away 90% of the mental load of getting ready for a birthday party. Every time I come here I'm impressed with the selection, the recommendations, and the ease of the experience. We absolutely love this store.

Cute and quaint toy store to browse in. Definitely a small town, small business feel. Very…read morefriendly staff and various toys to check out.

It's a fun experience just to go in! The things are beautifully curated. I'm uplifted by shopping…read morehere. The owners are very cool people who care about community. I loved the booklet on local murals they had made by great local writer and artist. My daughter loves it too. She used to call it the Rainbow Store so now I still am getting used to calling it by name. It's such a fun time to go in. I've gotten all my hair clips from there. I have such a cool collection now! Thank you for being in our neighborhood!

Bright and vibrant arts/stationary store…read more Reasonable prices. They have a lot of nice cards and prints for sale. I didn't buy anything this time but will be back. The staff girl was really nice and helpful.